Nikon D6 formally announced by Nikon

[Ilkka Nissilä]

Does the site document how they do their measurements? Is it jpg or raw-based, and what procedures and formulas are used?

I'm surprised with how long stories reviewers can make about the LV / video AF, when it's clear it wasn't a priority for this camera. IMO each camera should mainly be tested in applications where it was intended to be used.  Of course it is fine to note the limitations, but to go on and on about it is a bit silly.

[chambeshi]

Does the site document how they do their measurements? Is it jpg or raw-based, and what procedures and formulas are used?

Their Lab methods are not stated.
DCW is the parent of N-Photo magazine, and other hobby magazines. I enjoy reading N-Photo primarily for the interviews and news. The N-Photo reviews are best read critically, as their mtf curves are no comparison to Lensrentals etc; but they include 3rd party F-mount lenses in comparisons.

I'm surprised with how long stories reviewers can make about the LV / video AF, when it's clear it wasn't a priority for this camera. IMO each camera should mainly be tested in applications where it was intended to be used.  Of course it is fine to note the limitations, but to go on and on about it is a bit silly.

I agree. Too few understand the obvious that video in a DSLR is a peripheral need for pro Sports shooters. However, silent shooting requires reliable CD AF, and it is important for some sports, certain press situations, and not least sensitive wildlife subjects.

[Ilkka Nissilä]

However, silent shooting requires reliable CD AF, and it is important for some sports, certain press situations, and not least sensitive wildlife subjects.

IMO silent shooting isn't of that much value if the sensor read time is not fast enough to avoid banding due to flickering lights and distortion of geometrical shape when there is movement.

If the subject is truly not moving and there are no flickering lights, then a D780 or a Z camera can be used for situations where silence is critical. Nikon seem reluctant to introduce OSPDAF into their professional DSLRs, but at least they have models that do have it.

[MFloyd]

My Nikon dealer, called me today - yes on a Sunday - that he received my D6, and other good news, at a price lower than the one I was ready to pay (not the ridiculous 8000 Swissies as announced by Nikon Switzerland). 

[MFloyd]

Arrived this morning. Quick unbox. Very minor changes on the exterior:

Nikon D6 - Box

Nikon D6

Nikon D6 & D5

More to follow.

[Erik Lund]

Nice! Congratulations Enjoy and share

[MFloyd]

Nice! Congratulations Enjoy and share

Tak min ven

[MILLIREHM]

Congratulations to your new D6.
It will still take some time until I get mine

[MFloyd]

Congratulations to your new D6.
It will still take some time until I get mine

Thank you Wolfgang 

A first picture. Btw, processed with the new version of LrC 9.3


_D600013.jpg
Nikon D6 - first picture
Click on the image for full resolution

[MEPER]

Image is very grainy when looking at full resolution?
Hopefully not ISO 100? :-)   .....more like 100k?

[Ilkka Nissilä]

Image is very grainy when looking at full resolution?
Hopefully not ISO 100? :-)   .....more like 100k?

The image looks fine to me, I don't see any grain or noise. It is ISO 100 according to data shown on flickr.

[MEPER]

Strange......did you click twice on Flickr image to view image in 100%?
I see a lot of noise in the dark bottom part of the image.

[MFloyd]

Strange......did you click twice on Flickr image to view image in 100%?
I see a lot of noise in the dark bottom part of the image.

The image at the bottom (dark part) is covered by a sort of dark fabric veil, all what you see, the ironwork of the balcony, for example, is behind this veil; is it may be that what are you referring to ? Because I rechecked the image (on which no NR was applied), and I have no grain. 

The only thing my daughter noticed, is that I have to replace the flowers 

https://mfloyd.prodibi.com/a/o5qq8jq9079k879

[CS]

Thank you Wolfgang 

A first picture. Btw, processed with the new version of LrC 9.3

Looks good to me on my calibrated display, no noise issue. 

[MFloyd]

Looks good to me on my calibrated display, no noise issue.

Thanks, Carl. Herewith a link to Prodibi where you can display the image up to 100%

https://mfloyd.prodibi.com/a/o5qq8jq9079k879